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Fresh local food cooked without undue fuss tastes best. More of the
bay areas top chefs have come through this kitchen than any other establshment,
and the service is always as good as the food. I have been here often enough
that it is no longer a pl ...
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Fresh local food cooked without undue fuss tastes best. More of the
bay areas top chefs have come through this kitchen than any other establshment,
and the service is always as good as the food. I have been here often enough
that it is no longer a place I am thrilled to get a chance to go to, but I
always leave thinking, why don't we eat here more often?
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If the food here is not a original as it once seemed, it is because Alice
Waters has converted much of American cooking to her once revolutionary
ideas. Fresh local food cooked without undue fuss tastes best. More
of the bay areas top chefs have come ...
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If the food here is not a original as it once seemed, it is because Alice
Waters has converted much of American cooking to her once revolutionary
ideas. Fresh local food cooked without undue fuss tastes best. More
of the bay areas top chefs have come through this kitchen than any other
establshment, and the service is always as good as the food. I have been
here often enough that it is no longer a place I am thrilled to get a chance
to go to, but I always leave thinking, why don't we eat here more
often?
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Alice Waters and Chez Panisse are now time honored institutions. She
invented Californian cusine 35 years ago. I don't think that this
place is the most cutting edge CA cuisine anymore or that it is the best
restaurant in the Bay area, 2 accol ...
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Alice Waters and Chez Panisse are now time honored institutions. She
invented Californian cusine 35 years ago. I don't think that this
place is the most cutting edge CA cuisine anymore or that it is the best
restaurant in the Bay area, 2 accolades it enjoyed a generation ago.
But it is still a culinary mecca that makes good food with charm and competence.
Our winter dinner was an enjoyable 3 hour experience. We drank a good
Oregon pinot, that went well with the fixed menu. Our server was a professional,
friendly without being familiar. This was my 3rd visit in 30 years.
I'll gladly come back in another ten to check up on progress.
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Thsi is the greatest rip off since the Great Train Robbery..... The
food is aaaaverage at best, . The Waitress couldn.t care less about
your needs, The presentation is FLAT ( Like the food & service)
dinner for 2 Cost me $160.00 & after I ...
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Thsi is the greatest rip off since the Great Train Robbery..... The
food is aaaaverage at best, . The Waitress couldn.t care less about
your needs, The presentation is FLAT ( Like the food & service)
dinner for 2 Cost me $160.00 & after I went out elswhere to eat.
dont go there.
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This review is for the cafe upstairs. Which now accepts reservations!
hooray! I haven't been here for 5 years - and the food is still EXCELLENT.
The mushroom tart was mouthwatering, the cardoon (like a very
young celery) was tender and fresh. ...
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This review is for the cafe upstairs. Which now accepts reservations!
hooray! I haven't been here for 5 years - and the food is still EXCELLENT.
The mushroom tart was mouthwatering, the cardoon (like a very
young celery) was tender and fresh. Focus on the produce dishes
here, Alice Water is a perfectionist and only cooks the freshest
and best produce. The cafe is really the way to go ($30/40
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The food was excellent, with the freshness of the ingredients
obvious from the taste and texture. The waiters have been a bit
peculiar, but they tend to any need that arises. The atmosphere
is homely, apart from the crowds of people.

This place has the best food The staff is very friendly, knowledgable
& casual and the dining room is modestly & elegantly
decorated Their food is not heavy handed.
the price is comparable to many upscale restaurants